Yeast pie with apples and raisins
Description
For the filling you can use any nuts and raisins of any variety. Apples may be tart or distinctly sweet. It is best to choose a jam with a slight tartness—then the filling will be harmonious. Keep these nuances in mind and the pie will please you with its flavor and appearance. Serve cooled or slightly warm.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare the necessary ingredients.
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Step 2
Add a tablespoon of sugar from the total amount and the yeast to the warm milk. Mix. Leave for 10 minutes.
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Step 3
In a bowl, beat the egg and the remaining sugar with a fork.
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Step 4
Add the sponge and flour to the bowl. Start mixing with a fork.
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Step 5
Pour in the vegetable oil. Begin kneading the dough by hand.
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Step 6
The finished dough should turn out soft and pliable, not sticking to your hands. Shape it into a ball, put it in a bowl, cover with a towel, and leave in a warm place for 1 hour to rise.
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Step 7
After the specified time, the dough will have risen noticeably. It is ready to divide.
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Step 8
Roll out the dough into a rectangle, 0.3 cm thick.
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Step 9
Set in from the edge of the pastry sheet and pipe one stripe of lemon jam. Moving inward twice more, pipe two further stripes.
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Step 10
Remove the cores from the apples. Cut into slices. Drizzle with lemon juice.
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Step 11
Arrange sliced apples, chopped nuts, and raisins on the jam strips. Rinse the raisins beforehand and dry them thoroughly.
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Step 12
Cover the strip of raisins with the free edge of the dough sheet. Press the dough lightly with your fingers.
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Step 13
Cover the nut strip with the raisin-covered part. Cover the apple strip with the arched edge of the sheet of dough.
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Step 14
Place the covered apple strip on top of two strips. Shape into a roll.
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Step 15
Prepare a round pan at least 26 cm in diameter. Line the bottom with parchment paper. Cut the roll into 12–13 pieces. Arrange them around the edge of the pan; place any remaining pieces in the centre. Cover with a towel and leave for 15 minutes to rise.
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Step 16
After the time has elapsed, brush the pie with egg white. Bake in an oven preheated to 180°C for 40–45 minutes. Take your oven’s characteristics into account.
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Step 17
When the time is up, take the pie out of the oven.
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Step 18
If you love warm baked goods, it’s the perfect time to serve pie.
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Step 19
The baking is done. Serve with tea.